The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has initiated a renewed strategy to tackle longstanding sewerage challenges and improve sanitation services across the country. In a strategic meeting convened by the Sewerage Services Directorate, technical and regional leaders came together to align on actionable steps following a critical audit conducted in November 2024.
Chaired by Eng. James Maiteki, Chief Manager of the Sewerage Services Directorate at Kampala Water, the session brought together top experts including Dr. Charles Ekure (Director of Regional Operations), Mr. Enos Malambala (Water Quality Manager), Eng. Moses Bigabwa (SMOPS Central), Mr. Ekanya (SMOPS Eastern), Mr. Ronald Sekaya (Project Manager, Sewerage Services), Mr. Kwitonda Angelo (Manager Sewerage Network), Mr. Etara Job (Principle Quality Control Officer), and Ms. Scovia Owomugisha (Plant Manager, Namanve Wastewater Treatment Plant).
The meeting focused on a range of persistent issues, from improving effluent quality and modernizing aging infrastructure to curbing land encroachment around sewerage installations and addressing coordination gaps. Participants also emphasized the need for stronger alignment with environmental priorities, particularly wetland protection, as part of a more integrated approach to infrastructure development.
According to Eng. Maiteki, the goal is not just to respond to audit findings, but to embed a culture of consistent improvement across all operational zones. “This is about doing more than ticking boxes. It’s about delivering a cleaner, safer urban environment for the communities we serve,” he said.
The team committed to translating these discussions into visible outcomes. Plans include targeted investments in sewerage upgrades, streamlined inter-departmental collaboration, and stronger partnerships with external stakeholders, especially at the local government and environmental regulation levels.
With rapid urbanization placing increasing pressure on existing systems, NWSC views the current moment as a critical opportunity to recalibrate and deliver sustainable sanitation solutions across Uganda’s towns and cities.
